Kevin John Nabors, 69, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Sundale Nursing Home. He was born February 1, 1956, in Morgantown, a son of the late James Calvin and Joan Frances Nabors.
Kevin was a 1974 graduate of University High School. Shortly after graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Janie Fairchild.
He then began his career as a coal miner. Kevin was one of CONSOL’s youngest certified mine foremen, and went on to become one of the first Longwall mining coordinators in Monongalia County. In his working career he ran several operations for coal companies in West Virginia and Virginia.
Over the years, along with his wife and children, he enjoyed many summer trips to their favorite vacation spot in Emerald Isle, N.C. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed gardening and hunting.
After a series of debilitating strokes, Kevin had become a resident of Sundale Nursing Home for the past six years. He was a favorite of the staff there, becoming close friends with many of them. During this time, he looked forward to talking to visitors and reminiscing. He also looked forward to watching his favorite sports teams (Mountaineers and Steelers) on TV with his brother, Jim.
Kevin is survived by a daughter, Cassandra Nabors of Morgantown; and three grandchildren, Calvin, Payton and Bronson Matthews. He is also survived by his older brother, Jim (Mary); sister-in-law, Debbie Nabors; a special uncle, Ted Burnette; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and two aunts.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janie; his son, Shane, and his younger brother, Nathan Nabors.
In accordance with Kevin’s wishes, he will be cremated with no public service. A private interment will take place at a later date at the Zion Cemetery, Cheat Lake.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home.
www.fredjenkinsfuneralhome.com
The family would sincerely like to thank the staff of Sundale Nursing Home for the exceptional care, great compassion, and the beautiful friendship they all showed to Kevin during his stay there.
